HackSpire'26
HackSpire26 is the flagship 26-hour in-person student hackathon by FIEM ACM Student Chapter at Future Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata on Oct 2-3, 2026, for teams to build software and hardware solutions to real-world challenges.
参赛资格 / Eligibility
Open to student innovators, developers and creators from across India, including beginners and experienced hackers. Specific school, age or background limits are not stated. Teams must have 2 to 4 members. Registration is free.
交付物 / Deliverables
Build a team project in 26 hours addressing curated real-world problem statements across software and hardware tracks. Expect a working solution and demo. Submission platform, repository, video or documentation requirements are Not specified.
评审 / Judging
Not specified. The page mentions innovation, real-world impact, collaboration and learning plus mentors and workshops, but does not publish criteria, judges, scoring weights or selection process.
限制 / Constraints
Date fields above come directly from the platform; they take precedence over timing mentioned in the AI brief. In-person attendance in Kolkata is required and participants must follow the Code of Conduct. Problem statements are provided by organizers. Exact start and end times are Not specified. Dates use Assumed venue timezone Asia/Kolkata.
投入 / Effort
Estimate: This is my estimate. Expect 2 days of full-time in-person effort for the 26-hour build, plus pre-event team formation, setup and ideation, and travel and accommodation planning for Kolkata.
奖金 / Prizes
Total prize pool of USD 4,588 listed, including USD 1,000 from ElevenLabs plus USD 3,588 in other prizes. Additional prizes, swags and recognition are mentioned. Breakdown by place, cash versus in-kind is Not specified.
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